Pencil Sharpeners

A quality pencil sharpener is one of those tools that's easy to overlook — until you use a really good one. The right sharpener protects your pencil leads from snapping, gives you a consistent, controlled point, and makes the whole drawing experience more enjoyable. Whether you're sharpening a soft 8B graphite pencil or a hard coloured pencil core, the sharpener matters.

We stock a carefully chosen range of artist-quality sharpeners from leading brands including Caran d'Ache, Faber-Castell, Staedtler, and more — from compact pocket sharpeners to precision desktop models.

Types of sharpener

• Single & double hole sharpeners — compact and portable; double hole models accommodate both standard and jumbo pencils
• Long-point sharpeners — expose more of the graphite or pigment core for a longer, finer drawing point; ideal for detailed work and coloured pencil artists
• Helical blade sharpeners — the gold standard for artist pencils; the helical (spiral) blade sharpens with minimal pressure, dramatically reducing lead breakage in soft pencils
• Desktop sharpeners — crank-handle or suction-base models for studio use; consistent results with minimal effort
• Electric sharpeners — fast, effortless sharpening for high-volume use

For soft graphite and artist-grade coloured pencils, we particularly recommend helical blade sharpeners — they're kinder to delicate leads and give a beautifully consistent point every time.